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Overview |
Benedictine University | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1160/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $263 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Michigan State?
- Benedictine University is 115.2% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Michigan State than Benedictine University ($41,778.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Benedictine University ($22,803 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 7.1% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,266 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Michigan State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 131.3% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($20,083 vs. $8,684)
Benedictine University vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Michigan State (88%)
Benedictine University vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Michigan State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Michigan State and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Benedictine University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,484)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/